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bcretired

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___________________ _ is a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A/An ___________________ _ is a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

Cystic fibrosis

Answer to Question 2

bronchospasm



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